Chapter 215 – Spirits Blossoming (IV)

Chapter 215

Spirits Blossoming (IV)

Aah, comfort, how I missed thee.

My bedroom–that’s right, I got a proper freakin’ bedroom!–was actually fairly large, especially considering that space was premium here. There was no ‘bed’, but there was a wide-ass cushion where I immediately plopped myself, enjoying the scent of flowers and the cushioned existence.

The rest of the room was spotless: hardwood floors with spring-flavored wallpapers, a desk and a chair, and even a small shelf hanging on the side.

Long Tao did say he’d actually participate, oddly enough, and now all I had to do was… nothing.

No, I’m not doing anything–I’ll just laze around and simply enjoy life for a change.

Well, I would have if, not ten seconds later, the doors to my room weren’t flung open and everyone just came strolling in, chattering away.

“Ah, Master, you have to try this!!” Dai Xiu shouted in excitement, hurting my ears a bit, before speeding over and handing me a small date-like fruit. It leaned toward a purple hue and was dried and textured under the fingers.

Taking a bite, I felt my taste buds catch on fire–not because it was hot or spicy (well, not entirely), but because there were just so many flavors.

No, scratch that, there were all flavors.

“He he he, Master’s face is really funny!” Dai Xiu laughed. And she was soon joined by everyone else–even Gu Hai and a few other kids that he brought along. “Ah, here! This helps wash it down!” She handed me a small cup full of reddish liquid; I frowned and glanced over at Xi Zhao who stealthily shook his head, prompting me to look back at Dai Xiu.

… oh, she’s gonna be trouble.

“Master is alright, Xiu’er,” I said, handing the bowl back to her. “Here, you should drink it. I’d never take something so tasty from one of my Disciples.”

“…” Her smile froze as her eyebrows started twitching, eyes darting in search of a possible, believable lie. She never did find it, uttering, well, a rather obvious one. “N-no need! I–I already tried and learned my tummy hurts if I drink it!”

“Pfft,” others tried to stifle their laughter as I finally stood up and stretched.

“Alright; it can’t be that you all came here just to see what face I’ll make when you give me that little thing,” I said. “So, why are you disturbing me just when I was about to take a nap–I mean, when I was about to start cultivating very properly and very seriously?”

“Nuh-uh, you can’t, not yet!” I have to give her some credit–the kid sure recovers quickly. She grabbed my arm and pulled me out. “Gu Hai promised he’d show us around, and we waited for you! Ah, where is Senior Brother?”

“I saw him sneaking away,” Xi Zhao said, pointing toward a nearby set of trees.

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“Light, go fetch him!”

“Yes!” Hey, why does the apathetic kid suddenly seem so engaged? She puffed her tiny chest out and sauntered away. Just as I was wondering exactly how she’ll drag that asocial bastard over, I heard her. “Senior Brother loves Master the most! Any time Master leaves, Senior Brother follows him–“

Oh, there he was. His hand over Light’s mouth, his face contorted.

He he.

Look at the bastard.

He seemed to sigh as he let go of the girl, who happily jogged over, a big grin on her face.

“Senior Brother is here!” she exclaimed.

“Good job!” Dai Xiu exclaimed back, picking her up and snuggling her.

… hey. When did these two get so close?

“I’ve brought Junior Brother Rayce, too.” Wan Lan appeared from nowhere, dragging the poor young man by his collar.